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Insurance advice for Countries with Travel Warnings

Comprehensive travel insurance is a mandatory requirement for all Untamed Borders bookings. You are responsible for arranging suitable coverage and ensuring your policy covers the relevant destinations and includes all activities you plan to undertake.

Your insurance must cover medical expenses, emergency repatriation to your home country, and medical evacuation (including helicopter rescue) in case of illness or injury. If your trip includes high-altitude travel, check that there are no altitude limits on your policy.

Coverage must be valid for the entire duration of your trip.

We strongly recommend choosing a policy that also includes cancellation and curtailment cover for the full value of your trip. Some destinations, especially those under FCO travel advisories, may exceed the limits of standard policies. You may need to pay an additional premium for full protection. Inadequate insurance may result in denied claims or limit your participation in certain activities.

Before taking out any travel insurance please make sure the insurance company is aware of what you are doing, where you will be going and confirm what they will be able to do for you in an emergency.

Before taking out a policy for any of our trips consider the following points and terms:

  • Government Travel Warnings.
    Does your government or the government of the company that is insuring you have a travel warning against the region you wish to be insured for? If so, check if your insurer has a clause about this. Most (but not all) insurers will not cover you when you travel to regions with travel warnings against them.

  • Rescue.
    What does the policy cover and what do you need them to cover? Medical cover is always a key point. If you are in a remote area will they be able to assist in getting you to medical treatment?

  • Your country of residence.
    Some insurers only cover people resident in certain countries. Ensure the insurer know where you are from when you take out a policy.

  • War & Terrorism cover.
    Do you need “War & Terrorism” insurance? Policies usually have a clause that does not cover delays or injury due to war or terrorism. They’ll still cover you in the case of accident or illness but not if it is due to the result of war or terrorism. The cost of this cover is much higher than other policies.

  • KRE cover.
    Do you need kidnap, ransom and extortion (KRE) coverage? KRE coverage is some of the highest costing personal insurance coverage you can get. Do you need it?

  • Outdoor activity cover.
    Does your policy cover the activity you are going to be doing? You can spend a fortune on a kidnap policy that doesn’t cover you when you fall off a horse.

Untamed Borders Limited is an Introducer Appointed Representative (IAR) of Global Rescue, Global Underwriters and High Risk Voyager.

    • High Risk Voyager Insurance
      Specialist in regions with government travel warnings and extensive list of sport activities like horse riding and skiing. They also do include policies for most of our main destinations, even some sanctioned countries. Eligible for UK residents only.*
      www.voyagerinsurance.com/high-risk-voyager/

    • Global Underwriters
      Insurance providing cover to all countries except Iran due to sanctions. They can add cover for activities such as skiing, horse riding and kayaking. Please note Global Underwriters policies may NOT be available for Australians or residents of New York, Maryland and South Dakota.
      www.globalunderwriters.com

    • Global Rescue
      Global Rescue is the leading Rescue Policy company in the world and is renowned for being able to get you back home wherever you are. Note that they are a rescue provider and NOT an insurer. A policy with them is required IN ADDITION to an insurance policy.See www.globalrescue.com for quotes and further details. If you do book a policy with them please quote “Untamedborders”. This ensures that they will be in contact with us so they know how best to respond in the worst-case scenario.
      www.globalrescue.com

Below is a list of other insurance providers and rescue companies frequently used by Untamed Borders guests. The exact cover and policies may vary depending on age, nationality and international relations.

    • Auras Insurance
      Global health and travel insurance provider, with a variety of policies for many of our destinations.
      https://auras.insure/

    • Battleface
      Insurance does include emergency rescue and war and terrorism cover. They can also include winter sports cover for skiing. Please note due to international sanctions they may NOT insure trips to some of our main destinations. Eligible for UK residents only.
      www.battleface.com

    • Campbell Irvine
      Only covers UK residents or employees of UK companies and covers many of the destinations we visit.
      www.campbellirvine.com

    • GeoBlue Global Solutions
      Global health and travel insurance provider, with a variety of policies for many of our destinations.
      https://bcbsglobalsolutions.com

    • Iati Travel Insurance
      Global medical and travel insurance provider, with a variety of policies for many of our destinations.
      www.iatitravelinsurance.co.uk

    • Safe Passage International
      Global insurance provider, with specialty policies for many our main destinations.
      www.spibrokers.com

    • SAGA Travel Insurance
      Offer travel insurance for travellers over 50 years.
      https://www.saga.co.uk

Further questions?

If you have any further questions about insurance, please contact us at Untamed Borders and we will do our best to assist – info@untamedborders.com
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*Untamed Borders Limited is an Introducer Appointed Representative (IAR) of Caledon MGA Ltd. who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, Firm Reference Number 305814. By clicking this High Risk Voyager link, you will be directed to a website operated and managed by Voyager Insurance Services. Voyaged Insurance Services is a Trading Style of Caledon MGA Ltd. 

Untamed Borders Limited is also an Introducer Appointed Representative (IAR) of Battleface, Global Rescue and Global Underwriters.